Method and apparatus for unmanned aircraft in flight refueling

Details Method and apparatus for unmanned aircraft in flight refueling Method and apparatus for unmanned aircraft in flight refueling

B - Operations, Transporting

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B64D 39/00 (2006.01) B64C 39/02 (2006.01)

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CA 2049145

-26- METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT REFUELING ABSTRACT A method and apparatus for in-flight refueling of unmanned aircraft includes a manned tanker aircraft having a refueling probe mounted thereon. The probe is extendable for increased visual reference. A drogue mounted on the distal end of a flexible refueling hose is trailed from the unmanned aircraft. The refueling hose is stored on a reel assembly mounted on the fuel tank of unmanned aircraft. The reel assembly is remotely actuated from the manned tanker to pay out the refueling hose. A homing system transmits signals from the manned aircraft guiding the drogue to the probe. Upon insertion of the probe into the drogue, automatic coupling occurs and the unmanned aircraft is refueled. GW04/34508

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